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F300 LMY

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 LMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 86,135 miles

both sides outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,640 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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F300 LMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F300 LMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F300 LMY registered?

F300 LMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F300 LMY safe to buy?

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